Star Moon Road, the Stone Slab Avenue connecting the county seats of Moon Shadow County and Star Moon County, was wide enough for four carriages to travel in both directions. It passed through Wind Chime City and Silent Word City along the way.
Near noon, the carriage stopped on the stretch of road between Wind Chime City and Silent Word City.
Under the protection of more than thirty knights, Velin and the other five arrived at Winter Moon Lake, the second-largest lake in Moon Shadow County and the fourth-largest lake within Eagle Territory.
At the manor by the lake, Velin reclined in a lounge chair. Watching the Winter Moon Fish occasionally leap from the water in the distance, he could not help feeling a little hungry.
Accompanied by several knights, Xuemiyya, Aisilia, and Lyanna headed to Starfall Village on the eastern side of Winter Moon Lake to pay their respects to the words their ancestors had carved into the great stone there.
Ignis sat upright atop the tree canopy, admiring the splendid scenery.
As for Kyle, he leaned against the trunk of a large tree and studied intently. Every so often, he looked up at his lord nearby to keep him from suddenly falling asleep.
At that very moment, inside an underground Cavern more than thirty kilometers north of Winter Moon Lake, several Black Robes with concealed auras stood around a black crystal.
"The hidden operative stationed beside Moon Shadow County's governor has been removed."
The Black Robe standing due north raised his yellowed right hand and took two purple crystal spheres devoid of any light from his Spatial Equipment, displaying them to the others.
The Black Robe to the northwest stared at the two Soul Imprint Light Orbs without a trace of radiance and said solemnly, "Chief Priest, since